Give Me Back My Five Bucks

That’s it, we’re done! I went $10 over … which I’m happy about, but I also know that I could have hit my mark had I kept a little tighter watch on what I was spending. On one last note, have you signed up for the July Transportation Challenge yet? This will be the last time I’ll host my monthly challenge. If anyone wants to take over and host the next one, please let me know. :) How did you do this month with the June Dining Out Challenge? ASHLEY – $72/$75 beautifulreality – $156/$100 Jude – $128/$100 krystalatwork – … Continue reading →

I literally walked 2 blocks this morning to go to the bridal store to get fitted for the bridesmaid dress … and by the time I got there, I was sweating. No joke. I kind of felt sorry for the woman who had to measure me. And this is why I hate the summer. It’s just too hot. I can’t go anywhere without feeling disgusting and uncomfortable. So I’m sitting here on my computer, all my windows and my door are wide open, a fan is blowing directly into my face, I’m downing a cold beer, and I’m still about … Continue reading →

Wow, what an awesome hiking trip! We got back yesterday afternoon, and literally, all I could do was eat and rehydrate – it was disgustingly hot this weekend. Anyway, here are some pictures I took from the trip! The trip started with a 1 hr. paddle to Widgeon Slough. Once we got to our campsite, we went exploring. A short 45 min. hike later, we were at Widgeon Falls. They weren’t so much ‘falls’ … more like big rapids … but pretty nonetheless! The next morning, we were on our way to our final destination. 5 hrs. of hiking later, … Continue reading →

Well in a couple of hours I’ll be leaving to catch the SkyTrain to meet BF. Our camping journey begins with a 1 hr. canoe trip this evening … and then tomorrow apparently it’s about a 4 hr. hike to the lake (all steep and up hill), where our final destination will be. It might take us longer because I’m slow, and he says it’ll be the hardest hike I’ve ever been on. I’m a little nervous, but am getting really excited to go! We get back Sunday evening … the Monday I have off. I have to still get … Continue reading →

There haven’t been any good jobs advertised in the last 2 days. It’s kind of depressing. But I’m keeping a positive approach to this whole situation. I just started seriously looking for work a few weeks ago, after all. I told BF that I don’t want to settle for a job that doesn’t pay me the salary that I want. I think he thinks I’m being silly when I told him the salary range I’m looking for. I don’t think I’m entitled to a certain salary, but I do think that if I’m patient, I’ll get what I’m looking for. … Continue reading →